UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the Representative Head of UNFPA Field Office Garowe and under direct supervision of Admin/Finance Associate, the incumbent provides financial and programme support services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work to Puntland programme.

He/She works in close collaboration with programme and operation staff in the UNFPA Country Office and Field Offices to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Summary of Key Functions:

Accounting and administrative support

Accounting and Financial support to projects funded by core and non-core funds;

Ensures implementation of operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Full compliance of financial/administrative processes and records with UN/UNFPA rules, regulations, policies and strategies.

Input to the CO business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Finance in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.

Provides accounting and administrative support to the Finance Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:

Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for UNFPA projects; preparation of all types of vouchers for projects and Field Offices; PO vouchers and payment execution.

Assist in maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims, MPOs and other entitlements are duly processed.

Place UNFPA interests first and foremost, including resisting political and personal pressure.

Demonstrate personal commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and vision.

Show respect, tact and consideration for different cultures in all communications.

Work collaboratively with colleagues inside UNFPA, as well as with UNFPA partners and other stakeholders.

Remain calm, composed and patient, regardless of her/his own state of mind.

Avoid engaging in unproductive conflict.

Set high personal standards and drive to achieve them.

Functional Competencies: Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver tasks on time; ability to participate effectively in a team-based information sharing environment; acceptance of additional responsibilities and capacity to work under pressure; high client service orientation; high initiative to solve problems; excellent analytical skills; excellent communication skills.

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the Representative Head of UNFPA Field Office Garowe and under direct supervision of Admin/Finance Associate, the incumbent provides financial and programme support services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work to Puntland programme.